Quotes by John Wooden

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.

There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.

Friendship is two-sided. It isn’t a friend just because someone’s doing something nice for you. That’s a nice person. There’s friendship when you do for each other. It’s like marriage – it’s two-sided.

Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.

Passion is momentary love is enduring.

The most important thing in the world is family and love.

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.